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what rod for spinnerbaits
I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to
throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go with it. Any recommendations? |
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"Pat_RI" wrote in message news:mGOJd.63879$Tf5.61805@lakeread03... I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go with it. Any recommendations? I like to use 7 foot (or longer) rods for most of my fishing, but some people don't. In your price range you might want to consider looking at the St. Croix Avid series of rods. While slightly higher than your budget, I feel for a factory rod, these are pretty darned good. There's three of them you might want to check out and pick from. AC66MF - 6'6" medium power, fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4 AC69MLXF - 6'9" medium light power, extra fast action line 12-25 lures 1/8-1/2 AC70MHXF - 7' medium heavy power, extra fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4 The last is very similar to what I use for my spinnerbaiting and it's a great rod to match with a Curado. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others?
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Pat_RI" wrote in message news:mGOJd.63879$Tf5.61805@lakeread03... I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go with it. Any recommendations? I like to use 7 foot (or longer) rods for most of my fishing, but some people don't. In your price range you might want to consider looking at the St. Croix Avid series of rods. While slightly higher than your budget, I feel for a factory rod, these are pretty darned good. There's three of them you might want to check out and pick from. AC66MF - 6'6" medium power, fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4 AC69MLXF - 6'9" medium light power, extra fast action line 12-25 lures 1/8-1/2 AC70MHXF - 7' medium heavy power, extra fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4 The last is very similar to what I use for my spinnerbaiting and it's a great rod to match with a Curado. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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"Pat_RI" wrote in message news:G2PJd.63882$Tf5.45394@lakeread03... What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others? I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also believe that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on a hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control a fish on a longer rod. But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's why I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer and check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall, you're footing the bill. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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Thanks for the info I already use an Avid for worms and jigs. I really
don't throw spinnerbaits much but will start throwing them more this year. Won't a shorter rod equal better accuracy when trying to get them into tight spots? "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Pat_RI" wrote in message news:G2PJd.63882$Tf5.45394@lakeread03... What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others? I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also believe that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on a hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control a fish on a longer rod. But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's why I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer and check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall, you're footing the bill. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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"Pat_RI" wrote in message news:Y9QJd.63885$Tf5.15756@lakeread03... Thanks for the info I already use an Avid for worms and jigs. I really don't throw spinnerbaits much but will start throwing them more this year. Won't a shorter rod equal better accuracy when trying to get them into tight spots? I don't really think so. My favorite spinnerbait rod is a 7'10" extra fast action flippin stick and I get my lures wherever they need to go. It's just a matter of getting used to it. I know one gentleman that always used to fish a short rod when working Zara Spooks. I showed him how I work them with a 7 foot rod, he tried it and I ended up building him a 7 foot rod. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Pat_RI" wrote in message news:G2PJd.63882$Tf5.45394@lakeread03... What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others? I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also believe that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on a hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control a fish on a longer rod. Don't forget leverage Steve. Longer rods (with say an average height man) give you more leverage to effect hooksets, and also leverage for wrangling fish out of cover. But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's why I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer and check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall, you're footing the bill. I love St Croix rods, though I use the lower end Premier series. Still mighty fine rods IMO. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:57:39 -0600, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote: "Pat_RI" wrote in message news:G2PJd.63882$Tf5.45394@lakeread03... What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others? I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also believe that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on a hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control a fish on a longer rod. But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's why I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer and check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall, you're footing the bill. I am also of the 7' spinnerbait rod school. Distance, leverage, fish control; and as for accuracy in tight, over, under or through cover, simply pitching or skip-pitching will get you right where you want to be. Also a rod like the one Steve described (and built for me *shameless plug*) is phenomenal for ripping a spinnerbit through some of the weediest cover that a less stout rod would have trouble with. Harry J aka Thundercat Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team http://www.brooklynbillstackleshop.com Share the knowledge, compete on execution. |
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My experience with spinnerbaits is that most casts are fairly short and
require pretty good accuracy since I am normally casting to visible cover. For that reason, I have never used anything longer than 6 feet and prefer short handles. I can make repeated underhand or roll casts and cover a lot of territory. Dick Durbin Tallahassee |
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I can attest to the fact that the Avid's are outstanding production made
rods. I own about 5 of them in 7' Med.. "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message ... "Pat_RI" wrote in message news:mGOJd.63879$Tf5.61805@lakeread03... I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go with it. Any recommendations? I like to use 7 foot (or longer) rods for most of my fishing, but some people don't. In your price range you might want to consider looking at the St. Croix Avid series of rods. While slightly higher than your budget, I feel for a factory rod, these are pretty darned good. There's three of them you might want to check out and pick from. AC66MF - 6'6" medium power, fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4 AC69MLXF - 6'9" medium light power, extra fast action line 12-25 lures 1/8-1/2 AC70MHXF - 7' medium heavy power, extra fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4 The last is very similar to what I use for my spinnerbaiting and it's a great rod to match with a Curado. -- Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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